LinkedGuest vs FreeCat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LinkedGuest
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LinkedGuest is a privacy‑first dashboard for Telegram channel and group owners. Create subscription plans, generate shareable payment links (PayPal or Stripe), and let the bot automatically grant and revoke access. The app does not process payments; it only helps you manage plans and shows subscription status. What you can do • Create plans: name, price, duration • Generate and share payment links (PayPal/Stripe) • Auto‑invite new subscribers and auto‑remove on cancel/expiry • One‑tap "Restore access" for returning members • Today's numbers: new subscribers and kicked count • Real‑time notifications: new subscriber, canceled, expired How it works 1) Add @LinkedGuestBot as admin in your channel/group. 2) Create a plan and connect PayPal/Stripe (optional). 3) Share your payment link. After successful payment, the bot grants access automatically. LinkedGuest Pro (in‑app) • Unlocks unlimited channels and groups • Managed through Apple; does not affect your subscriber payments Privacy We do not access Telegram messages or your subscribers' payment info. Minimal collection: your Telegram user ID and device push token only, used to operate the app and send notifications. Payments occur externally via your own PayPal/Stripe accounts. Notes • Requires a Telegram account and admin rights for your channel/group. • Support: support@linkedguest.com • Website: linkedguest.com Terms of Use: https://linkedguest.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://linkedguest.com/privacy
FreeCat
This messaging app enhances secure communication with integrated private network capabilities. It offers advanced tunneling technology for stable connectivity and privacy, even on public Wi-Fi. The interface remains familiar, keeping all new features accessible without clutter.
- Integrated private network
- Advanced tunneling technology
- Secure communications
- Stable connectivity
- Familiar interface
- Encrypted connections
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FreeCat is a messaging app based on Telegram API that adds additional functionality - like integrated private network capabilities. Advanced tunnelling technology provides primary focus on secure communications and, as a secondary benefit, stable connectivity regardless of network conditions. INTEGRATED NETWORK PROTECTION Manage it right from FreeCat to ensure your messages stay private in a public Wi-Fi network, or ensure that your access to messaging will remain in different conditions. SECURE AND PRIVATE We never sell your data to third parties, and all connections are encrypted. FAMILIAR INTERFACE All new features we add remain are in place with the rest of the app, avoiding visual clutter and need to learn the new interface. Important Note: This app is based on Telegram API for third-party developers, however it is not affiliated with or sponsored by Telegram Messenger in any way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FreeCat at none against LinkedGuest's 2. FreeCat also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). LinkedGuest's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LinkedGuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. FreeCat asks for nothing beyond the download.
LinkedGuest ships an update every 8 days, FreeCat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LinkedGuest | FreeCat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Ouahbi | TeleTeam |
In-app purchases
LinkedGuest
- LinkedGuest Pro (Monthly)$29.991 Month
- LinkedGuest Pro (Yearly)$289.001 Year
FreeCat
No in-app purchases









